Children’s Events Near Atlanta This Weekend
It’s the last weekend in January, and the grandchildren are getting stir-crazy. Where can you take them that will be enjoyable for all? I have found some winners for those of us in the Atlanta, GA area.
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is hosting “The Fernbank NatureQuest”. Youngsters will embark on a nature hike where the lessons about nature will come to life.
Dates: Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January, 29 2012
Cost $17.50 adults Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00om – 5:00pm
$16.50 students
$15.00 ages 3 – 12
Free ages 2 and under
Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
757 Clifton Rd., NE @ Ponce de Leon
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404 929-6400
Fernbank Museum also has an IMAX theater claiming the largest screen in town.
Featured movies are “Born to be Wild” through May 8, 2012 and the Greatest Places through April 19, 2012.
For further details visit: www.fernbankmuseum.org
Imagine It – Children’s Museum of Atlanta has several events going on this weekend.
“Let Your Creativity Flow” is an activity that allows children and adults to paint. Don’t worry about getting paint on your clothes, smocks are provided.
Dates: Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29, 2012 Times: 10:00am – 5:00pm both days
Cost is $12.50 Free for children under age 2
Where: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: 404 659-5437
“Fundamentally Food” takes its visitors through the steps our food takes before it gets to our table.
“Leaping Into Learning” features a fishing exploration and walking behind a waterfall.
“Tools for Solutions” takes the children through an interactive adventure of various tools.
“Crawl Space” is designed for toddlers and early walkers to play and explore.
For further details visit: www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org
This is just a few of the many options available in the Atlanta area for children and families. I would be interested in any reviews of these events. So, to all of you Atlanta area grandparents –
Share your experience with me!
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